Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 cup vegetable oil
10 - 4 large eggs
11 - 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Produce

13 - 2 cups grated carrots

→ Optional Add-ins

14 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

→ Frosting

15 - Cream cheese frosting

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a large bowl.
03 - Add vegetable oil and eggs to dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
04 - Stir in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, vanilla extract, and walnuts if using.
05 - Distribute batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
07 - Once fully cooled, frost the cakes with cream cheese frosting.

# Notes:

01 - For best texture, ensure pineapple is well drained to avoid excess moisture.

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